Job Share Manager/Nursery Assistant

Mooinjer Veggey Nursery based in St. Johns is currently looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated Job Share Manager/Nursery Assistant to join the Mooinjer Veggey team working term-time only. Mooinjer Veggey is an educational charity (no. 793) which exists to promote knowledge and use of Manx Gaelic to children from early years upwards. We are therefore looking for a member of staff who is interested in the Manx language and culture and willing to learn some key words and phrases in Manx as well as some songs and rhymes. Existing knowledge of Manx would be an advantage, but not essential as learning takes place on the job. Our aim is to create a warm and friendly setting and provide a positive, safe, happy, and nurturing approach to childcare. The children in our care receive stimulation and develop from our ethos of a play-based approach to learning through positive experiences. You will need to be confident, and most importantly passionate about childcare. You will be a committed, professional, organised, flexible, and responsible Job Share Manager/ Nursery Assistant who is driven by high quality, excellence and has the ability to lead by example and support the Nursery Manager. The successful candidate will: Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years e.g NNEB, NVQ, CACHE, DPP Have at least 2 years post-qualifying experience in a nursery/childcare setting. Work 10.5 hours a week as Nursery Manager, 24 hours as Nursery Assistant Be prepared to register with Registration and Inspection as job share manager. Have previous leadership or supervisory experience. Have sound knowledge of the EYFS. Be passionate to work with children. Have a desire to learn and grow. Work closely alongside the Nursery Manager to drive the nursery forward. Make all children and their families feel special every day and part of a large family. Work closely alongside their colleagues, supporting and encouraging each other. Be imaginative, creative, and not afraid to dress up, be covered in paint or gloop, and most importantly have fun. We are ideally looking for someone with previous management experience, maybe someone returning to work after a career break, although all applications are welcome! To apply please visit our website https://www.mooinjerveggey.org.im/careers-2/